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Mentioned in 183 episodes
Finding Ultra
Rejecting Middle Age, Becoming One of the World's Top Ultrarunners
Book • 2013
Finding Ultra recounts Rich Roll’s remarkable journey from an out-of-shape, mid-life couch potato to one of the world’s top ultrarunners.
The book chronicles his battle with alcoholism, his transformation into an elite endurance athlete, and his adoption of a plant-based lifestyle.
It includes his experiences in the elite Ultraman competition and the EPIC5, five Ironman-distance triathlons completed in less than a week on different Hawaiian islands.
The revised and updated edition provides practical tools, practices, and strategies for optimal performance, longevity, and wellness, making it a guide for anyone seeking to transform their life through self-discovery and a healthier lifestyle.
The book chronicles his battle with alcoholism, his transformation into an elite endurance athlete, and his adoption of a plant-based lifestyle.
It includes his experiences in the elite Ultraman competition and the EPIC5, five Ironman-distance triathlons completed in less than a week on different Hawaiian islands.
The revised and updated edition provides practical tools, practices, and strategies for optimal performance, longevity, and wellness, making it a guide for anyone seeking to transform their life through self-discovery and a healthier lifestyle.
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Mentioned in 183 episodes
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Cal Newport as a memoir he reread, highlighting Rich Roll's journey from struggling with addiction to becoming a successful ultra-athlete.
Cal Newport as a memoir he reread, highlighting Rich Roll's journey from struggling with addiction to becoming a successful ultra-athlete.
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Mentioned by Cal Newport as an example of how arbitrary discipline can lead to transformative change.
Cal Newport as an example of how arbitrary discipline can lead to transformative change.1,199 snips
Ep. 256: Start with Discipline
Mentioned by Cal Newport as an example of someone who overcame addiction by replacing it with a healthier pursuit.
Cal Newport as an example of someone who overcame addiction by replacing it with a healthier pursuit.849 snips
Ep. 270: Depth vs. Distraction
Recommended by Cal Newport as a great memoir about overcoming addiction and embracing discipline through ultra-marathons.
Cal Newport as a great memoir about overcoming addiction and embracing discipline through ultra-marathons.605 snips
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